Perky interviews her guest, Quest, as they explore the world of male entertainment and escorting through an LGBT lense. Quest and Perky also discuss his coming out story, name choice, and the challenges of caring for his aging parents.

NOTES:
-Began at a Gay Club called Poppycock winning a Amateur strip club competition at 16 yrs old

-Origins of his name, Quest

-Coming out story to friends and then family

-The three Fs: F…ing you, financing you, feeding you

-Exploring the LGBT community as a teenager through the escorting world

-First escorting experience, and how it led to traveling, meeting interesting people, and making it his profession

-Experience swinging with a celebrity couple

-Meeting HOUSE OF SOULJA, Father Lee Soulja. Also the shared experiences, strong bond, and mentorship they have formed

-How some people are in your life just to introduce you to the rigt people

-Being alturistic: which is doing good deeds without expectations of reward or payment

-Working to create a LGBT center in Harlem

-Announcement of HIV status and encouragement for others to share stories

-House of Soulja and what being in a house means within the LGBT community

-Watch How to Survive a Plague on Netflix because it shows the organization around fighting HIV/aids, getting medical help, etc.

-Using the medications Prep and Pep and its benefits and challenges

-Depressiom experiences. Depression PSA and advice on watching for signs

-NYC Black Pride’s commitment to the LGBT community and overall poc community. **Follow on Facebook!

-Gay agenda propaganda

-Caring for aging parents role reversals, time, and sacrifice. Sometime lack of help from siblings

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